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What an incredible gift this notebook was. WOW. I would do quite a lot to have a family record like this. Thanks so much for sharing (both Ruth and Jolene)!

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Thank you, Sarah and I agree—the notebook is an absolute treasure. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thanks, Sarah. I do feel lucky to have that notebook. There is something special about a handwritten recipe with notes, cross-outs and spills from someone you love who is now gone. I hope that home cooks will continue to write them, even if they save most recipes virtually!

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I'm honored and touched that you decided to feature my mother in your post. She was a special person and wonderful home cook and baker. I think she would be astonished and pleased (hopefully!) that her humble notebook and cake recipe have gotten so much attention. I know that I am. Thanks, Jolene. This means a lot.

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My pleasure, Ruth. I loved learning a little about your Mom through you and her notebook and I was especially touched by the fact that she recorded the meals that were enjoyed with family and at parties. I’m glad you’re pleased and I hope she would be too. 😊

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Mmmmm... love all of this--the photos of the recipes, the story. Looking forward to trying, and think I'll do so with the suggestion of dried cranberries. Thank you, Ruth and Jolene!

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Thank you, Alison and I love dried cranberries, too! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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This is the first year ever I've been in the States for this holiday. Our Canadian day is so early! Two in one fall--much to be thankful for. And for new friends! Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Jolene.

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You too, Alison! Glad you are enjoying!

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That coffee cake looks heavenly. I think I have all the ingredients to make it, too. What a treasure that notebook is. I'm lucky to have many of my mom's recipes as well, most written on index cards. Thanks Jolene and Ruth. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Domenica! I totally agree, that coffee cake is gorgeous. That’s so wonderful that you have your Mom’s recipe cards, absolute treasure ❤️

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Great post Ruth!

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That cake is emblematic of my childhood. My mom collected and collated a bunch of hand-written recipe cards from my Grandma Ces for my last birthday. What a treasure! I found her Sour Cream Cake recipe that differs just slightly from yours, adding raisins and using brown sugar for the topping.

I am going to make it this week and would love to share it with you.

Ric

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Would love to see it, Ric, thank you.

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Please check out the same recipe my Grandma Ces made all of my life!

https://riclexel.substack.com/p/was-gonna-post-my-usual-shit-dropping

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So great, Ric! Thank you!

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